From The Fairmont Dallas Best Nearby Asian (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Dallas, TX Dragonfly (Restaurants - Asian) 2332 Leonard St Hotel ZaZa, Dallas  TX  75201 • 214-550-9500 Distance: ~0.57 mi         Description: UPTOWN. This attractive hotel restaurant blends Mediterranean and Asian flavors in imaginative, artistically presented dishes. Translucent floor panels, drapery, and sensuous furnishings captivate the senses, as do whimsical dishes like grilled ginger beef with wasabi slather or barbecue prawns with beluga lentils. The poolside terrace provides sweeping views of the Dallas skyline and serves as a particularly romantic option if you're looking to impress. And if you truly want to be part of the Dragonfly scene, dress in your chic best. Nobu Dallas (Restaurants - Asian) 400 Crescent Ct Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas  TX  75201 • 214-252-7000 • 214-252-7001 Distance: ~0.59 mi         Description: UPTOWN. Texas's representative of this international, celeb-favored chain sports an elegant dining room accented with bamboo and black lacquer. Patrons appear as often to eat as to be seen, so be prepared for noise and inflated prices. However, the food doesn't disappoint. The omakase, a set-price menu of the chef's choosing, customarily includes cold and hot dishes, sushi, tempura, soup, and dessert. Premium ingredients like toro (the fatty, prime cut of tuna) and Kobe beef are employed with aplomb. Save this gem for a special occasion or to impress a client. East Wind (Restaurants - Asian) 2800 Routh St, Dallas  TX  75201 • 214-745-5554 Distance: ~0.87 mi         Description: UPTOWN. Whereas John Keats' west wind brought poetic inspiration, plush East Wind delivers divinely inspired cuisine like grilled Chilean sea bass topped with julienned ginger or sautéed black tiger shrimp with spicy red crabmeat sauce. Located a few strides off McKinney Avenue in the Quadrangle, the restaurant is convenient to downtown, and its white linens, fresh flowers, candles, and contemporary art are sure to make a good impression on business clients or that special someone. Reasonable prices are also appealing. Tom Tom Asian Grill and Sushi Bar (Restaurants - Asian) 3699 McKinney Ave West Village, Dallas  TX  75204 • 214-522-9866 • 214-522-1237 Distance: ~1.56 mi         Description: UPTOWN. Popular for its moderate prices and tasty fare, this Uptowner takes its cue from NYC's ever-busy noodle bars. Contemporary, casual, and versatile Tom Tom offers both table and bar seating, making it a solid choice for either a quick sit-down meal or a post-work gathering of friends. The fare is Thai and Malaysian "street food," including basil-wrapped prawns and shrimp sticks, all of which serve as tasty companions to beer and wine. Flavorful main courses include Thai green curry with shrimp, Indonesian beef with shiitake mushrooms, and stir-fried butternut squash with tofu. Steel Restaurant and Lounge (Restaurants - Asian) 3102 Oak Lawn Ave Centrum Building, Dallas  TX  75219 • 214-219-9908 • 214-219-9929 Distance: ~1.67 mi         Description: OAK LAWN. Dress to impress when visiting this Zen-inspired restaurant in the Centrum Complex. Smooth mahogany walls, dark cherry floors, dramatic lighting and a sleek, black bar give the place a contemporary attitude that sets it apart from the area's other sushi places. Premium wine and sake lead the libations; meanwhile, the kitchen never fails to impress with offerings of nigiri, maki, vegetable claypot, Australian lobster tail, Mandarin orange shrimp, and marinated Korean beef. Adding to the über-cool vibe is the house music, which bears a distinct Euro sound. Green Papaya Vietnamese Bistro (Restaurants - Asian) 3211 Oak Lawn Ave Ste B, Dallas  TX  75219 • 214-521-4811 Distance: ~1.75 mi         Description: OAK LAWN. Swiftly becoming one of Oak Lawn's more fashionable lunch options, this upscale Vietnamese establishment makes a fan of everyone who attends. Sweet and spicy ingredients (e.g. coriander, ginger, mint, chiles) grant exotic flavor to offerings of shrimp, fish, and chicken, and of course, the requisite rice noodle dishes and salads also find their way onto the menu. Also a hit with the stylish Oak Lawn crowd is the restaurant's interior, which, though a tad cramped, exudes a smart, cool vibe. Mai's Vietnamese (Restaurants - Asian) 4812 Bryan St, Dallas  TX  75204 • 214-826-9887 Distance: ~2.00 mi         Description: Looking for quick, economical, AUTHENTIC Vietnamese food? Try Mai's – locals claim their spring rolls are the best in the city! This is a lunchtime favorite with the professional crowd, thanks to the friendly but efficient service. Especially recommended: the hearty soups and traditional Chao Tom. Vegetarians will find many dining options here. Tei Tei Robata Bar (Restaurants - Asian) 2906 N Henderson Ave, Dallas  TX  75206-6403 • 214-828-2400 Distance: ~2.60 mi         Description: KNOX-HENDERSON. The Tei Tei experience starts well before you enter the modern dining room. On approach, a modest stone pathway leads through a lovely garden that seems worlds away from busy Knox-Henderson. Inside, steel, copper, and exposed brick complement geometric lines and an Eastern aesthetic, stunning the senses. Sushi, sashimi, and rice bowls are impeccably prepared and presented, and grilled creations like foil-wrapped sea bass and sun-dried Spanish mackerel pay due tribute to the cuisine of Northern Japan. The sleek bar is a nice place to hang out before you're seated. Nandina (Restaurants - Asian) 5631 Alta Ave, Dallas  TX  75206 • 214-826-6300 Distance: ~2.62 mi         Description: GREENVILLE AVENUE. Hip and inventive, this side street restaurant brings an interesting dynamic to the Greenville Avenue landscape: Tapas inspired by the cuisines of, among other countries, Japan and Thailand. Though the setting may seem unassuming, the interior of the old home the restaurant occupies has been smartly redecorated with close attention paid to the concepts of defined lines, dramatic geometry and natural harmony. The food, all the while, ranges from the familiar (lamb chops, steamed clams, sushi) to the more exotic (squid, pad thai, chicken panang). Teppo (Restaurants - Asian) 2014 Greenville Ave, Dallas  TX  75206-7124 • 214-826-8989 Distance: ~2.69 mi         Description: GREENVILLE AVENUE. Teppo attracts a bevy of hip young patrons excited about feasting on fresh sushi and sashimi. Menu favorites include the yakitori and a large selection of rolls, tempura and noodle dishes. The duck breast kushiyaki and the ginger and yam ice cream are must-tries. A select wine list, sake and beer complete the bar options. The decor is unpretentious, marked by light-colored woods, polished stone and an outdoor, bamboo-shaded patio. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.